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Fans and colleagues of the popular Nigerian gospel singer, prophetess Wunmi Awoniyi, have expressed concerns over a recent post on her official social media page.

The singer in a post shared late Saturday night, solicited support from the general public.

The post, which was shared along with her picture, did not
disclose what exactly is wrong with the singer, but noted that she really needs support.

“Her name is prophetess Wunmi Awoniyi. People know her as Gbogomifunmi. Please, she really needs our prayers now”, the post said.

Reacting to the post, her fans and colleagues in the industry, including singer Alewilese, actress, Funmi Awelewa, among others, took to social media to pray and send her words of encouragement

Concerns as popular gospel singer, Wunmi Awoniyi solicits public support

Nigerian singer Chimamanda Pearl Chukwuma, popularly known as Qing Madi, has said the music industry is as lucrative as “drug” business.

Speaking in a recent episode of the Tea With Tay podcast, Madi said an artist can make what the average Nigerian employee earns in a year or years from a single show.

The 19-year-old said music has given her financial freedom, but she doesn’t flaunt her wealth online because she doesn’t want it to become her persona.

“Music money is not normal, it is like drug money. I don’t think people know how… And I’m not the person who would buy stuff and put on the media because I do think that that would change the narrative of what I am to the media. And I don’t like people looking at me and seeing money. But I am rich.

“The average Nigerian works 9-5 and earns maybe N500,000 at the end of the month, while as an artist, you do one show and get N20 million. Music money is huge,” she said.

Madi said she believes the reason Nigerians love music could be due to the limited access to therapy in the country, stressing that a lot of people rely on music for therapy and escapism.

‘Music money is like drug money’ – Qing Madi

Legendary Hollywood actor and martial artist Carlos Ray Norris, widely known as “Chuck” Norris, has passed away at the age of 86.

Norris reportedly died on Friday, March 19, 2026. In a statement, his family disclosed that he passed away in the early hours after being hospitalized the previous day in Kauai, Hawaii. They noted that the circumstances surrounding his death would remain private, adding that he was surrounded by loved ones and “was at peace until the breathed his last.”

Born in Ryan, Oklahoma, United States, Norris rose to global fame as a martial arts champion before transitioning into a successful acting career. He became a household name for his lead role in the popular television series Walker, Texas Ranger.

Before his rise in entertainment, Norris served in the United States Air Force and built a remarkable record in martial arts competitions. He later established his own fighting system known as “Chun Kuk Do.”

At a time when many actors focused on either film or television, Norris stood out by achieving success across both platforms. As he advanced in age, however, he gradually reduced his appearances on screen.

He also reached a younger generation of fans through cameo roles in films such as Dodgeball (2004), featuring Vince Vaughn and Ben Stiller, and The Expendables 2 (2012).

Throughout his lifetime, Norris earned black belts in multiple disciplines, including Karate, Taekwondo, Tang Soo Do, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and judo.

Hollywood actor actor artist Chuck Norris is dead

Comedian and actor Freedom Atsepoyi, popularly known as Mr Jollof, expressed deep disappointment over the recent Ozoro ‘rape festival’ incident in Delta State.

DAILY POST had earlier reported that, according to a video which started circulating online, there were disturbing reports from Ozoro in Delta State, where footage allegedly showed the assault and harassment of women during a local festival.

The footage, which sparked widespread condemnation, captured scenes of women struggling to break free from groups of men, with some heard crying out for help.

In response to the public outcry, the Delta State Police Command confirmed the arrest of the alleged organiser, Chief Omorede Sunday, along with four others.

The Commissioner of Police, Aina Adesola, strongly condemned the incident, describing it as “acts of sexual violence that are criminal, inhumane, and a grave violation of fundamental human rights.”

Reacting to the viral incident, Mr Jollof took to his Instagram page on Friday, saying:

“I feel so ashamed as a Deltan in 2026 if such attitude to disrespect women still exists. This is even women’s month—we celebrate International Women’s Day and Mother’s Day, yet this is happening. That is barbaric,” he said.

He further called on the Delta State government to urgently address the situation and ensure justice is served.

“I am calling on the Delta State government to speak up and hold those responsible accountable.

“Children go to school in Ozoro, how can parents feel safe sending their daughters there if this is what is happening under the guise of a festival?” he added.

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‘This is barbaric’ – Comedian Mr Jollof reacts to viral Ozoro Festival

Afrobeats star, Ahmed Ololade, popularly known as Asake, has opened up about his current relationship status, revealing that he is single.

The singer made the disclosure during a recent interview with Korty EO, where he shared insights into his personal life and future plans.

According to Asake, while he looks forward to building a family someday, he is taking a cautious approach and is not in a hurry to settle down.

He explained that his introverted nature has influenced how he navigates relationships, as he tends to keep to himself and avoid going out frequently.

Speaking on his desire to eventually start a family, he said, “I plan to build a family by the special grace of God. I think about it every day.”

The “Lonely at the Top” singer also stressed the importance of patience, adding, “It is good not to rush things because we do not fully understand His ways.”

He further expressed confidence that everything will fall into place at the right time, noting, “I will meet my wife when God says it is time.”

For now, the singer says he remains focused on his journey, stating, “For now, I am still on the streets.”

Asake finally opens up on relationship status

Veteran Nollywood actor Kehinde Olasehinde, widely known as Pa James, has shared insights into his long-standing working relationship with producer Wale Adenuga.

In an interview with Lucky Udu, the actor – famous for his role in the TV series Papa Ajasco and Company – revealed that the show significantly boosted both his popularity and financial standing.

According to him, his earnings from the production enabled him to purchase his first car.

Pa James noted that he still collaborates with Adenuga and described him as supportive over the years.

However, he explained that the nature of the work has changed, with long gaps between productions.

“I still work with Wale Adenuga. He has been good to me. The show gave me more popularity than my earlier Yoruba films. Financially, he tried for me I bought my first car when I started working with him.

“Back then, we worked consistently, but now we may shoot a few episodes and not be called again for up to two years. These days, you need a side hustle to survive.

“I can feature in other movies, but I’m not allowed to use the name ‘Pa James’ because it has been trademarked. When I started, I earned N2,500 per episode. Now, it’s N45,000 per episode, and usually about 10 episodes,” he said.

Wale Adenuga trademarked my character name – Actor Pa James

Nigerian reality star and actress, Bisola Aiyeola has opened up about her initial psychological struggles with being a single mother.

In a candid interview with Tope Olowoniyan, the movie star shared that she was traumatised when she discovered that she was going to have a child out of wedlock because her mother was also a single mum.

Aiyeola recalled that she was ashamed and scared that the trend could become a family pattern that would extend even to her own daughter.

“I was scared and ashamed of being pregnant and having a baby out of wedlock. I thought I was going to get married because I was engaged at that time but we never got married.

“So it was so shameful because my mum was a single mum and I am about to become one, I feared my child might also have the same fate,” she recalled.

The actress said her family’s economic condition at that time also made the thought of having a baby unbearable for her, adding that she struggled with breastfeeding her daughter when she was borne because she couldn’t believe that was her reality at that time.

The 40-year-old explained that with time, she began to accept her fate and cherish her daughter more regardless of the circumstances surrounding her birth.

She said looking back now, she was grateful for having her daughter and all the lessons from her experience.

Why I was ashamed having child out of wedlock – Bisola Aiyeola

Nigerian gospel artiste Judikay has opened up about suffering six miscarriages, revealing that the most recent occurred in February 2025.

In a video shared on her Instagram page, the singer spoke candidly about the physical pain and emotional trauma she faced following the loss, which happened after she had crossed the three-month stage of pregnancy.

Narrating her experience, she explained how what initially felt like mild discomfort soon turned into a heartbreaking situation.

“In February 2025, I experienced a pain that almost crushed me. I was pregnant for well over three months. One of these days, I was going about my day when I started to experience cramps,” she said.

“I said, ‘Oh, okay, it was one of those things.’ And then trickles of blood, and I said, ‘Oh, spotting’. If you are a woman who has been pregnant before, you will know what spotting refers to.

“And then I had the urge to use the washroom. And what I thought should be urine was blood. It did not stop. It kept flowing. And I was devastated because I understood what that meant automatically.

“This baby that I lost, that has gone past three months, mark the sixth one.”

She disclosed that she was taken to the hospital, where doctors carried out a dilation and curettage (D&C) procedure following what was diagnosed as a missed miscarriage.

Reflecting on the aftermath, Judikay said she initially tried to stay strong but later struggled with deep grief, especially at night.

“I was rushed to the hospital, and they did a D&C on me because it was a missed miscarriage,” she added.

“And when I returned home, I thought I was okay. I had cried and shouted whilst they broke the baby and brought the pieces.

“Everyone would ask, and I would say God gets the glory.

“But then in the silence of the night, I would experience a pain that I could not express. I would wail and cry and say, ‘Jesus, where are you?”

Known for popular worship songs like “More Than Gold” and “Songs of Angel: Ndimozi Binigwe,” Judikay got married to Anselem Opara in 2020, and the couple welcomed their first child in 2022.

‘I cried, Jesus, where are you?’ — Judikay opens up on sixth miscarriage

Two out of the three laboratories authorized by the Magistrate Court sitting in the Ikorodu area of Lagos State, have declined paternity tests on late singer Mohbad’s alleged son, Liam.

This comes amid the ongoing dispute between Mohbad’s father, Joseph Aloba and his widow, Wunmi.

DAILY POST recalls that the Magistrate Court had three weeks ago approved three laboratories in the United States and United Kingdom for the DNA tests on Liam.

The court had independently picked Advanced Histopathology Laboratory Limited, London, United Kingdom
while Wunmi submitted Alpha Bio Labs in Warrington, United Kingdom. Mohbad’s father picked DNA Diagnostics Centre, Fairfield, Ohio, US.

However, in a statement on Thursday, the counsel to the singer’s father, Oladayo Ogungbe, disclosed that the two laboratories picked by Wunmi and the court have indicated that “they do not conduct post-mortem DNA testing involving embalmed bodies”.

Ogungbe explained that Advanced Histopathology Laboratory Limited, London, United Kingdom, and Alpha Bio Labs, Warrington, United Kingdom, made this known after preliminary inquiries by Joseph Aloba’s representative to ascertain whether the listed laboratories possessed the technical capacity to conduct such test.

DAILY POST reports that singer Mohbad mysteriously died in September 2023, and buried the next day. His body was exhumed after seven days following public outcry.

Following the circumstances surrounding his death, his father demanded a DNA test on his son.

Mohbad: Court-authorized UK labs decline paternity test on Liam

Adeyemi Kafayat, singer Shanko Rasheed’s estranged wife, has regained custody of their two kids from him.

DAILY POST recalls that Kafayat had, during an interview on Talk to B podcast, called out the Fuji musician for forcefully taking away their remaining two kids after the death of their first child, Jamal, who died three weeks ago.

She further accused Shanko of domestic abuse and abandoning her with three children. A development she claimed led to Jamal’s death.

While accusing the singer of killing Jamal, Kafayat, who revealed that the teenage boy died from depression, called on the public and the right authorities to help her regain her two kids from him.

However, in a new Instagram post, ‘Talk to B’ host, actress, Biola Adebayo announced that Kafayat has regained custody of her children through the help of some well-meaning Nigerians and the Lagos State government through the State Domestic and Sexual Violence Agency, DSVA.

Sharing the picture of Kafayat’s reunion with her children, the actress wrote, “Shanko’s wife has finally taken custody of her two children after the loss of her first child. Victory at last.”

Singer Shanko Rasheed’s wife finally regains custody of their children amid marital crisis